Police have sealed off several roads in Toxteth this morning and are urging motorists to find alternative routes.

The Merseyside Police Contact Centre tweeted: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Hartington Road.

"This is temporarily closed at the junctions of Croxteth Road, Arundel Avenue and Fern Grove. Arundel Avenue is also closed between Hartingdon Road and Brompton Avenue. Please seek an alternative route."

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Key Events

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10:28

Waking up to a crime scene

Residents had a rude awakening.

10:12

Police activity

A police presence remains.

09:48

Cordon by cars

Alan Weston with an update.

09:34

Access route cut off

09:31

Cordon across road

Alan Weston with the latest.

This what the police have said.

A spokeswoman said: “Merseyside Police are currently in attendance at Arundel Avenue, Liverpool following reports that a man had been assaulted in the early hours of this morning.

“Officers were called just after midnight to reports that a fight had taken place involving a number of men.

“The ambulance service also attended, where they located a 43 year old man on Croxteth Road. He was taken to hospital with minor arm and head injuries. He later confirmed that his car, a grey Peugeot and his wallet had also been stolen.

“Hartington Road is temporarily closed at the junctions of Croxteth Road, Arundel Avenue and Fern Grove. Arundel Avenue is also closed between Hartington Road and Brompton Avenue whilst officers remain at the scene carrying out further CCTV, forensic and house to house enquiries.”

09:13

Traffic issues

The investigation is understandbly having an impact on traffic.

09:12

Video from the scene

08:58

Police remain at scene

The scene in Toxteth after a man was attacked and had his car taken.

08:48

The road closures remain in place whilst officers carry out CCTV, forensic and house to house enquiries after the assault on Arundel Avenue.

08:44KEY EVENT

POLICE STATEMENT

A spokeswoman said: “Merseyside Police are currently in attendance at Arundel Avenue, Liverpool following reports that a man had been assaulted in the early hours of this morning.

“Officers were called just after midnight to reports that a fight had taken place involving a number of men.

“The ambulance service also attended, where they located a 43 year old man on Croxteth Road. He was taken to hospital with minor arm and head injuries. He later confirmed that his car, a grey Peugeot and his wallet had also been stolen.

“Hartington Road is temporarily closed at the junctions of Croxteth Road, Arundel Avenue and Fern Grove. Arundel Avenue is also closed between Hartington Road and Brompton Avenue whilst officers remain at the scene carrying out further CCTV, forensic and house to house enquiries.”

Google map of the area

Anyone that witnessed the incident or may have information to help with the investigation is asked to get in touch quoting: 19100287257.

08:36KEY EVENT

ATTACK PROBE

Police have just confirmed the road closures have been put in place as they investigate an assault after a fight broke out shortly after midnight. A man has been taken to hospital with arm and head injuries.